Goals and Objectives

The easiest way to find out what is going on at MANAA and how to participate is to visit one of our monthly meetings (third Thursday of each month; second Thursday in December). The monthly general meeting start at 7:30 PM are currently held in the the upstairs meeting room of the Chinatown Public Safety Association in Los Angeles Chinatown. We welcome your input and thoughts on pressing issues regarding the portrayal of Asian Americans in print, radio, television and movies. MANAA is also looking for volunteers to help:

Report on the APA outlook in TV shows, movies, etc.

Investigate complaints.

Contribute content to the website and newsletter.

Draft letters when the media does something that deserves a thumbs-down (or a thumbs-up!)

If you would like to join MANAA as a dues-paying member or make a donation of financial support, please send cash or a check to our P.O Box listed below. The Media Action Network for Asian Americans (MANAA) is a non-profit organization and receives neither direct financial support from the government nor any media corporation.

Only through membership dues and the generous donations of individuals and organizations is MANAA able to meet its Goals & Objectives in serving the Asian American community. As a 501(c)3 tax-exempt agency, your gift to MANAA may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax preparation professional to determine the deductibility of your gift. All gifts to MANAA are promptly acknowledged and documented.

For more information on these and other ways to make a financial investment in MANAA, please call, write manaaletters@yahoo.com, or attend one of our monthly meetings. Mailing Address: (Please note our new address) MANAA P.O. Box 6188 Burbank, CA 91510